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Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1908

Page

2

Indecent language case at Queanbeyan Police Court

John Payne pleaded guilty to indecent language in Monaro street. The Bench imposed the maximum £5 fine or two months hard labour, citing four prior infractions within a fortnight. Separate civil matter involved Vernon Lestrange and Wm. Tankey over wages and rent claims with testimony from Lestrange and Tankey representing Holland and Tankey publishers.

John Payne Monarostreet McCarroll Willis Goulburn Vernon Lestrange Wm. C. Tankey EK. E. Morgan Woodward Queanbeyan Defendant Defendane Mr. Woodward Mars Pilcher Pny Morgan Holland and Tankey William Charles Tankey Moran W. Freebody Lewis Fr. Molloy P. Freebody Tastrange

Trial over partnership claim cites disputed wages and accounts

A court reviewed an employment dispute where the complainant alleged unpaid wages and irregular work. The bench found no evidence of a firm partnership and reduced the claim by 29, awarding defendant 7 99 and court costs, with possible imprisonment for default.

Wien Leatrainie Gale Abeernoe Woodward Complaintt Goultawny Tai

Conditional Leases Reappraisal List Among NSW Properties

A re appraisal list of conditional leases across New South Wales names multiple lessees and properties including Pialligo Bywong Keewong Burra Urayarra and Urialla. Entries cite per acre rates and holders such as P Sheedy J Law John Somdwell Moore Eliza McDonald and M Maloney with locations in Bywong Burra and Goa among others.

P. Sheedy Pialligold Goldstrough, Mart and Co Hywong Bywong J. Law Jler Too Az Keewong John Somdwell Ginlnderra Moore Réaar

Appeal of M N McDonald Over Land Tender Before Sydney Court

The court heard the appeal of M N McDonald against the Local Land Board’s recommendation on an after auction tender for about 3520 acres in Murray and Peppercorn parishes. Circuit and Company and Frederick Campbell claimed interests. the board urged another lease auction, but the court sustained the appeal and favored McDonald’s tender as the earliest rightful offer.

M. N. McDonald Murray Peppercorn Cowley Succleuch Sydney A.G. Curry C. Brandis W. Houston Drowers Circuite and Company Cooleman Circuitr Aid Company Frederick Campbell Ad McThonaht and Webb Thay Circuit Imi Company McDowal Tere

Crown land lease notices and declarations flood the district

The document reports on Crown land leases and renewals across multiple parishes including Brayland, Gibraltar, and Urialfa, detailing acres, rent, and commencement dates. It notes restoration of a small lease, extensions under the Crown Lands Amendment Act, and a declaration of ser laands in Murray County with the Tantingata and Uriath parishes involved.

Jowal Reginald Thaystaiw Qudetes Parish Hrorshaw Ct's Regimid Brayshaw Ie Acres Pariah Brayeliaw George Hateliffe Joo Uctes Patish Gibraltar Wel Nenday Fey Palin Mesh Wallame, Sya Fortane Solin Drialia Sarai Rede Soca Goa Brimdahella W. Kelley Reewong Monkellan Wi Urialfa Jinjers George Reid Trelaod Leremder Murray Tantingata Urialin Ave Tantangara Uriathe Theo

Weather fears and rumors mix with fatal flood tale

A scattered diary tone reports anxiety over drought risk and pending rains in Weetangara, mentions a public execution warning and a deadly factory fire at Akon, with references to families and workers impacted and broad public sympathy for victims.

Fire in a Railway Truck Near Cooma

Stationmaster at Hiongendore spotted smoke and flames in a mail train wagon from Cooma on Monday night. He halted the train, extinguished the blaze, and the carriages were examined with passengers safe.

Tig Cooma Hiongendore Flasmos

Destruction of Rabbits Case Reaches Supreme Court

Dulhunty v Pridham case moves to the Supreme Court after Wellington Pas tures Protection ruling deemed information bad. Robert Dulhunty, stock inspector, alleged Pridham failed to suppress rabbits on his land December 23 to 30. Appeal upheld, suggesting the prior decision may be reconsidered.

Pridham Certada Dabhe Pastures Tull Murray Wyse Dove Dal‘punty Appkate Fis Hoyer Gaden Measts Colhiulhotin Bassett Dusby Tooth Dubbo

Sensational Death at North Fitzroy Station

A young girl about 10 years old self inflicted death at North Fitzroy Railway Station Victoria as an engine approached. Two witnesses Mabel Hannal and Minnie Kin ale saw her jump and place her head on the rail with arms extended. The engine crushed her head and severed an arm before bystanders could react. The motive or identity remains unclear.

North Fitzroy Vic Loki Mabel Hannal Minnie Kinale

Victorian carpenter suffers gruesome tram accident

A Victorian carpenter named HAKRDY PEAT was struck by a tram at Camberwell station. He was decapitated by the wheel, with bystanders and a Calvary official witnessing the fatal moment as the body was torn from the sleeper.

Camberwell Station Stathea Gronfell Calvary

Starling and Lot Fly in Destruction of English Insects

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a film or theater piece on the destructiveness of English star lotty Corenet Art, with references to Charles Faues and WS. Observations mention a south coast tour, a stomach filled with beetles, and concerns about protection of some subject. The writing is garbled and largely unreadable.

Corenet Ceushire Bnt

Word Salad Unable to Parse Context

The text appears garbled with names and phrases that do not form a coherent event or notice. No clear individuals, organizations, places, dates, or actions can be identified for a factual summary.

Tragic Burn Death of Old Couple Near Lockhart

A couple over 66 perished when their four room cottage on a farm eight miles from Lockhart burned down. A boundary rider found the house in flames on Tuesday morning and a coroner’s search recovered the incinerated remains of Mr and Mrs Willatt Turner.

Lockhart

Jockey Killed at Major's Creek Races

At Major's Creek Races on Monday Frogeater fell from three furlongs out in the Welter Handicap and struck a sapling. Jockey Weddy Carpenter was thrown and died instantly from a fractured skull. Owners scratched remaining horses and donated prize money to the deceased's family, nearly £70 collected.

Frogeater Weddy Carpenter

Intercolonial Empire Rifle Cup Promises Medals and Honors

A 50 Guinea challenge cup is offered by the Overseas Daily for an Intercolonial Empire Rifle Competition. Teams from across the empire may enter with Bisley rules applied at ranges of 200 500 and 600 yards. Medals awarded to top teams with a cup for winners and bronze for runners up to fifth place.

Over Seas Ein Empire Bisley Astean Tlle ‘Club Association British Empire British Rifle Club

Javane se Lexclusion in Canada affects Australia position

The Supreme Court of Canada declared the British Columbia Immigration Restriction Act unconstitutional citing Canada’s treaty ties. Senator Pearce in the Senate questioned Australia’s protocol and government to seek law officer views on parts raised by correspondence.

Supreme Court of Canada British Columbia Canada Pearce Senate Commonwealth British Columbhia Queensland Protocal Australia

Wool sales report and local notices from Queanbeyan

The report covers Sydney wool sale results with prices and bidders, plus local notices. It notes overall wools are uneven with several poor grades and a sales event scheduled for March 26. It also lists village gatherings and public notices including fire brigade meetings and licensing court dates.

Wiscacoma, Canson & Report Senate John Gillana M. Durkin Leslie H. Goode Rocky Rod A. B. McKenzie Tod W. Henderson Uruba John Wilson Caloola Rod Mu Campbell Wallangra Limberg Inverell Wm. Moise Bundarra Hatton Beos Beaufort P. HW. Morton

Miss Miles Franks in Chicago as Secretary to Wealthy Woman

A fragmentary notice suggests Miss Miles Franki from Indiana, author of an Australian novel that found limited success, has reportedly taken a secretary position in Chicago with a wealthy woman involved in aviation philanthropy. A second reference notes a young writer pursuing varied experiences before a major literary future.

Misa Mira FR His Chicago

Weeping Willow’s NZ Australian Spread From Early Planting

John Tinline, an 1850 immigrant to New Zealand, introduced the weeping willow after a voyage via St. Helena. He brought cuttings to Australia later, where the trees multiplied and spread. The willow’s noted hardiness supports livestock feeding, with lingering tribute to its importer.

New Zealand Australia John Tinline St. Helena Tinline Nelson Austealias Riverina Andy

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